Idaho avoids insurance takeover

BOISE (AP) - The state has averted a federal takeover of insurance rate increase reviews in Idaho.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Austin Johnson, North Idaho College men's basketball

This week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week is North Idaho College sophomore guard Austin Johnson.

Cuomo emerges as Democratic counter to Trump virus response

NEW YORK (AP) — Before President Donald Trump stepped into the White House briefing room to provide an update on the coronavirus, an opening act was broadcast across cable news of another chief executive calmly reciting statistics and safety tips.

Minnie McDonald: A worker for life

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Wallets, purses spring open

Jump in U.S. consumer spending brightens outlook

Our Thanksgiving recommendations

We almost always have Thanksgiving at our home. It is one of those meals I love to cook and an occasion when Mary always creates a beautiful “tablescape.” The coziness of the cool fall day, the celebration of a purely American holiday, and a meal steeped in tradition but with ample breadth for creativity are the perfect backdrops for a real “lifestyle” celebration. Here are our recommendations for Thanksgiving.

Truth in advertising?

House bill lets airlines advertise pre-tax fares

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Napa: The wines

The feedback from our series of columns on our trip to Napa has been truly rewarding.

USU moves classes online in response to coronavirus

Utah State University announced that classes for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester would be moved online to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

Consumer confidence falls

Real estate outlook improving

In wake of our projection last week that the market looks like it will remain strong for the near future comes news that supports that theory.

Neighborhood of the Week — Take it to the river

Neighborhood of the Week — Take it to the river

T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the deal will “create a better experience for all of our customers with more coverage and more capacity."

CLASS: Learn your Constitution

Many people today are interested in the Constitution. There is a FREE course that anyone can sign up for online at Hillsdale College. Over 500,000 people have signed up so far and the college is setting a goal for 10 million people to take the course by the end of 2014. You can complete the course at your own speed and your own time. Also free is Constitution 201 and History 101: Western Heritage.

Family-friendly new construction in Rathdrum's Timber Landings

New construction homes often bloom from the edges and outskirts of a community. But in Rathdrum, the Timber Meadows development offers a variety of brand new homes in the heart of town.

Woman nearly falls victim to money order scam

Person wanted her to deposit documents, send cash in return

COEUR d'ALENE - She just wanted to sell a pair of bunk beds, but Pam Wilde came very close to losing $1,500 instead.

Resources for Treasure Valley residents and how you can help

Editor’s note: As your local newspaper, we want to help connect people with resources during this time of closures and cancellations. Because of the volume of canceled events and closed facilities, we are replacing our community calendar for the time being with information on helpful community efforts. If you know of a resource we should share about, or a need we should look into, please email newsroom@idahopress.com or join our Facebook group, “Idaho Press Community Group: COVID-19 Resources.”

Remote learning poses hurdles for students with disabilities

BOSTON (AP) — At school, Rose Hayes, 8, works with a team of teachers and therapists trained to help with her genetic condition. They set goals for her reading, give her physical therapy to improve her balance and make sure she stays on track. But for the last two weeks, her only connection to school has been through a computer screen.

Huskies hope slide comes to an end in Apple Cup

SEATTLE - Even with his team in a tailspin after dropping its third straight game, Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian still believes one more victory will be another sign of progress in Year 3.

Court: Texas can cut off Planned Parenthood

Legislation bans any state money for organizations tied to abortion

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court ruled late Tuesday that Texas can cut off funding for Planned Parenthood clinics that provide health services to low-income women before a trial over a new law that bans state money from going to organizations tied to abortion providers.